ZIP 38948 (Oakland, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38948: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yalobusha County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 153 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yalobusha County compares with Mississippi
Yalobusha County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yalobusha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yalobusha County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.6 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 35% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.3% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Yalobusha County has lower values than Mississippi for injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Yalobusha County at a glance: 4.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Yalobusha County. They injured 67 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38948 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-211 (1) and US-51 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38948 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 4.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Yalobusha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 4 |
| CR-211 | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yalobusha County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 11 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| Frostland Dr | 1 |
| Hwy 7 South | 1 |
| I 55 Off Ram | 1 |
| Ms Highway 7 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
ZIP 38948 at a glance
| Population | 1,818 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $29,400 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yalobusha County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | +9% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +54% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 13 | +19% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38948
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38948?
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yalobusha County (67 injured, 11 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38948?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38948: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38948?
February has the most truck crashes in Yalobusha County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38948?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yalobusha County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38948 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Yalobusha County has 103.6 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38948?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.